If a dog escapes another’s property and attacks you on yours, that’s easy: clear liability in PA. But let’s say you were bitten by a dog while you’re standing on another’s real property as a social guest, delivery driver, etc. Whether you were invited onto the property, merely…
Who Pays Your Medical Bills After a Dog Attack in PA?
Many people assume that if a dog attacks them, they must prove the owner was negligent before anyone is responsible for their medical bills. Pennsylvania law, however, provides important statutory protection for victims of dog attacks. Under Pennsylvania’s Dog Law, the owner or keeper of a dog may be legally…
Canine Knocks Over & Drags Dog Walker: Dog Owner Liable PA?
Dog Owner Liable: Canine Knocks Over and Drags Dog Walker As you might expect, in Pennsylvania, the negligent owner of a dangerous dog can be liable for failing to control the animal or warn others of its dangerous propensities. You’re thinking – dog bite, right? Nope. Liability can exist absent…
Evidence: Proving a Canine-Related Claim in Pennsylvania
We are often asked: what evidence do I need to prove a claim for injuries from a dog bite in Pennsylvania? After all, knowing the rule of law is one thing: do I need to show negligence? (often, yes) Does PA have a “one free bite” rule? (no). Ultimately, once…
Dog Bite Cases – Joint and Several Liability in PA?
The Fair Share Act in PA – Dog Bites Advocates for victimes of injury adored something called “joint and several liability.” That was where each Defendant could be liable for the whole verdict, even if 1% at fault! So let’s say a landlord knowingly allowed his dead beat tenant to…
PA Dog Bite Law: Comparative Negligence of the Plaintiff
What if You, the Person Bitten by a Dog, Were Partially At Fault? We often gets asked this question: what if you’re bitten by a dog but you were partially or “comparatively” negligent for causing the attack? Let’s say, for example, you ask a pet owner: does your dog bite? …
Dog Bite Claim: What’s The Statute of Limitations in PA?
Statute of Limitations For Dog Bite Claims in Pennsylvania Victims of a dog bite often ask our Pittsburgh attorneys: “How long do I have to sue for a dog bite in Pennsylvania?” In other words, how long is the statute of limitations? This is an important question, because your lawyer…
Provocation: A Good Defense to a Dog Bite Claim?
The defense of “provocation” can amount to an excellent defense to a dog bite claim in Western PA and in most states. In fact, even some states applying a “strict liability” standard for a canine attack (such as Michigan and Montana) allow the defense of “provocation.” Pennsylvania does not have…
Dog Sitter or Walker (Non-owners) | Liability in PA
Dog Sitter & Dog Walker Liability for a Dog Bite in PA When a canine attacks and causes injuries, the dog sitter (watching the dog) or dog walker (walking it) can be liable as the dog’s “keeper,” as discussed below. Canine Sitter & Dog Walker Liability Pennsylvania Dog Law draws…
Dog Kennel Responsibilities & Liabilities | Dog Bites & Attacks
Let’s say your dog is attacked at the kennel, or you are bitten by a dog at the kennel when dropping off or picking up your dog. First of all, what are the kennel’s responsibilities? The kennel owner or operator is harboring your dog while you’re away, so it has…